Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack, orders Russian consulate closed
Germany’s government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on 4 August using an explosive-laden drone, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures against Moscow. French ​President Emmanuel Macron ​said he supported the ​adoption ‌of ⁠new European sanctions ‌against Russia after the attempted drone attack.

‘Degenerate filth’: Lawmakers blast State Fair drag show after child hands performer dollar bil
Corn dogs, cheese curds, carnival rides — and children handing dollar bills to a drag performer. That was among the scenes at the opening days of the Minnesota State Fair, where video of an all-ages drag performance showed a young boy approaching a performer with cash.

Government study finds link between belief in gender ideology and support for political violence
Proponents of “radical gender ideology” are more likely to “hold left-wing authoritarian beliefs and believe political violence is justified,” according to a Department of Health and Human Services study out Wednesday. The HHS-commissioned study also claims that individuals who held left-wing authoritarian beliefs “were more likely to justify political violence as well than non-left-wing participants.” “This study raises important questions about what happens when ideology is given the authority of medicine,” HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Brian Christine said in a statement.

What’s the Lesson in Dolly Parton’s Passing?
So why did I respond to the sad death of this particular celebrity? Well, for a couple of reasons. One is that the announcement of her death was very, very public, with many people commenting on it and many (including some Christian leaders) lifting her up as a wonderful example of a Christian for others to follow. Now, certainly her remarkable generosity is worth emulating and has impacted many people over the decades. It’s a good thing to celebrate a virtue like generosity. But as I shared in the video, she had many beliefs that contradicted Scripture, and Christians need to be discerning, comparing everything against Scripture and not putting anyone up on a pedestal. (watch)

Iran fires missiles and drones after new US strikes on Gulf targets
“The attacks are large and powerful, and are revenge for the Iranians’ failed attempt to lay naval mines in the strait,” Trump writes on Truth Social about the latest wave of attacks and warns Iran again: “If the failed nation of Iran retaliates for this very justified attack, they will be exposed again at a much harsher and higher level.”

Explosive devices found near major coal power plant in eastern Germany
Several explosive devices have been found near a large coal-fired power plant in eastern Germany, German media report. Homemade charges were found at a substation near Jänschwalde, which is one of Germany’s largest coal-fired power plants in the state of Brandenburg. German police believe a power line may have been damaged. Bomb disposal experts are working at the scene in the municipality of Turnow-Preilack. According to media reports, the station also appears to have been hit with some kind of rocket.

Shin Bet raids terrorist’s home | New details from the arrest of a senior Hamas official
The IDF confirmed Tuesday evening that the head of Hamas’s Internal Security apparatus in the Gaza Strip was arrested in a joint IDF and Shin Bet operation. Shin Bet special forces raided a building in Gaza City and captured the Hamas official, identified as Al-Arabid. Israeli Air Force aircraft carried out targeted strikes against military targets in the area to secure the operation, the IDF said. No Israeli forces were injured.

Live Updates: US strikes Iranian targets in Bandar Abbas after US Embassy warns of ‘potential for escalation’
‘Gifts are on the way’: Iran says it will no longer exercise restraint with US allies after strikes Saudi-owned news outlet Al Arabiya, citing an Iranian military official, reported that Iran had begun launching missiles and drones towards US-linked targets.

US Embassy, Bahrain Interior Ministry issue alerts to citizens amid escalations with Iran
The US Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security warning for American citizens in the Middle East due to tensions in the region and the “potential for unforeseen escalation” on Tuesday. The embassy warned Americans to stay vigilant and watch for potential airspace closures, which may disrupt travel or cause flight cancellations. Those planning to travel to or from the Middle East were cautioned to monitor information regarding airline operations.

Iran’s Nuclear Debate Erupts Into Political Storm as Top Officials Question Cost of Enrichment
Iran’s nuclear program has erupted into an unexpected political storm, after President Masoud Pezeshkian’s son and a key adviser openly defended calls to reconsider the cost of uranium enrichment as the country faces mounting wartime pressure, challenging a program Tehran has long portrayed as a vital national interest. Adding fuel to an already heated debate, Yusef Pezeshkian argued Sunday that Iran should advance its uranium enrichment, missile and drone capabilities only when doing so serves the country’s interests, stressing that such decisions must be made with a clear understanding of their consequences. “Enrichment is not a religious principle, it is not our honor, and our survival does not depend on it,”

Canadians moving to Israel find Jewish future, worry about those left behind
Yoel and Yael Eis did not uproot their four children from Thornhill, Ontario, because they felt they had to flee Canada. Their relatives were already in Israel, and the timing felt right, they told JNS at a Nefesh B’Nefesh party attended by hundreds of new olim, immigrants to Israel, on a patio outside the nonprofit’s Jerusalem offices. “I think day-to-day, we felt safe,” Yael Eis, 40, told JNS. “We were in a bubble, part of a really nice, comfortable, easy Jewish community.”

‘We Are Legion’: Candace Owens And Her Audience Are Brazenly Giving Heed To The Doctrine Of Demons
One pastor, a friend of mine, lost several in the church to the vain babblings of Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson, who both claim to be “Christians.”Upon further examination, it becomes clear that these individuals—far from holding to Biblical truth—are giving heed to the demonic. Look no further than the disturbing remarks recently made by Candace Owens. She began by reading a comment from a viewer that stated, “We are legion right behind you …

Comparing Political Policies To Scripture: Why Christians Must Vote In The Midterm Elections
The United States is approaching yet another tipping point in an ongoing battle between clashing worldviews, with public policy issues such as religious liberty, parental rights, abortion, euthanasia and transgender ideology taking center stage. The election of candidates running for both state and federal offices in November will determine the direction the nation will take in the coming years. One-third of the seats in the Senate (35) are up for grabs, and all 435 districts in the House are in play. In recent years, majorities in both the U.S. House and the Senate have been some of the narrowest ever, raising the stakes in congressional elections.

ISRAEL FIRES BACK: Sa’ar Warns Britain Of Retaliation Over Planned Judea And Samaria Sanctions
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar warned Tuesday that Israel will retaliate if Britain moves ahead with threatened sanctions over Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria, declaring that Jerusalem is already preparing for the possibility of British action. “If Britain acts against the State of Israel, the State of Israel will act against Britain,” Sa’ar said in an interview with Ynet’s political podcast. “We have tools.”

CHINESE ESPIONAGE THREAT: Suspected Spy Drone Caught Over Sensitive U.S. Missile Base
U.S. authorities intercepted a Chinese-made quadcopter after it repeatedly flew over the highly sensitive White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico for approximately five days, as officials investigated what they suspect was a Chinese intelligence-gathering operation. According to a CNN report cited by Channel 14, the drone repeatedly entered and exited restricted airspace while a joint task force involving the U.S. military, FBI, Department of Homeland Security and Pentagon officials tracked its movements. Authorities eventually used electronic warfare equipment to force the drone to land inside the base.

Governor DeSantis Revokes Permits For Flock Cameras On Florida State Highways
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered the removal of all Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras from state highway right-of-ways, citing privacy, data, and systematic surveillance concerns.

Chevron Nears Deal To Expand Venezuela Oil Operations
Venezuela could soon become a much bigger part of Chevron’s global oil business, according to Bloomberg. The company is reportedly nearing an agreement to take control of operations at two large crude-producing areas in the country’s Carabobo region, adding access to substantial heavy-oil resources. The potential expansion comes as Washington seeks to attract more American capital to Venezuela’s energy sector and boost the country’s output.

The State Is Coming For Your Roomba
the Federal Communications Commission added foreign-produced “advanced robotic devices” to its Covered List, generally preventing new models from receiving the authorization needed to be imported, marketed, or sold in the United States. Although early headlines emphasized Chinese humanoid robots and mechanical dogs, Sean Hollister reported in The Verge that the rule also encompasses robotic vacuums, lawnmowers, delivery machines, and many warehouse robots. It potentially applies to almost any wireless, software-controlled ground robot weighing more than 4.4 pounds and capable of perceiving its surroundings.

Federal Judge Blocks New York From Enforcing $75 Billion Climate Superfund Law
Chief U.S. District Judge Brenda Sannes in Syracuse, New York, sided with 22 Republican state attorneys general, as well as industry groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in finding the state measure preempted by federal law. The judge said the Clean Air Act, which gave the federal Environmental Protection Agency authority to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, did not authorize states to adopt emissions compensation schemes.

“State Terrorism”: Putin Blasts Zelensky After Wild Threat Of Drone Attacks To ‘De Facto Close’ Russian Airspace
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky just issued a crazy and unexpected threat which portends a major escalation in the war. Certainly it will provoke the Kremlin into even more uncontrolled escalation and massive strikes, such as has been (somewhat unusually) happening on Odesa port as well as the capital city of late. He has vowed moving forward to de facto close Russia’s skies, and has put Russian airlines, insurers, and foreign governments on notice.

Top US General Says No Plans To Deploy Troops To Polling Sites In November
Gen. Dan Caine, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was responding to Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), who had asked him and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in an Aug. 18 letter to confirm they won’t send troops to polls. Caine wrote in response that state and local officials retain responsibility for overseeing election administration and security. “The Joint Force has no plans to send Federal military personnel or Federalized members of the National Guard to polling places during the 2026 elections,” Caine wrote.

Is There A Possibility That A Hurricane Could Make Landfall In Southern California Next Week?
I want to be very careful with what I say in this article, because the forecasts that I am going to discuss are not completely certain. Meteorologists are telling us that a tropical disturbance in the Pacific Ocean known as “95E” has now become a named storm known as Tropical Storm Marie. That just happened a little while ago. It is expected that Tropical Storm Marie will develop into a hurricane, and some models indicate that it could move in a northerly direction toward Southern California. If this storm were to make landfall in California as a hurricane, that would be an extremely unusual event, because no hurricane has ever made landfall in the entire recorded history of the state of California.

Nashville school pulls LGBT books after Christian teacher was disciplined for refusing to read one
A Nashville charter school has removed books featuring LGBT themes from its elementary school libraries months after a Christian teacher was disciplined for refusing to read one of the books to students, a decision the school later cleared from the teacher’s record.

Governor DeSantis Revokes Permits For Flock Cameras On Florida State Highways
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered the removal of all Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras from state highway right-of-ways, citing privacy, data, and systematic surveillance concerns.

Chinese Student Charged With Lying To Border Agents Over Alleged Airport Photo Assignments From Beijing
A Chinese national studying at a Canadian university has been charged with lying to American officials to conceal that he took photographs at a Chicago airport cargo facility at the direction of a suspected Chinese official, according to a federal complaint filed in Detroit on Aug. 26.

Iran Targets Marine Barracks In Jordan, Sends Drones On Bahrain & Kuwait, After Trump’s New Strikes
Iranian state media is saying that the military retaliation is ongoing, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force announcing that it launched a heavy ballistic missile attack targeting the US Marine barracks at Camp Titin, located near the Gulf of Aqaba in Jordan – which is at a significant distance, in the country’s far southwest corner. State media sources further detail:

September Chaos Erupts: Diesel Spikes And Global Bond Yields Go Nuts As The U.S. And Iran Trade Ballistic Missile Attacks
The month of September has sure started with a bang. President Trump told us in advance that strikes on Iranian targets were coming, and he warned the Iranians not to hit back. Of course the Iranians did not heed that warning at all. Instead, they have launched a massive barrage of ballistic missiles in response. Missiles are flying back and forth all over the Middle East as I write this article, and the danger of a significant escalation is very real. Meanwhile, the price of diesel is absolutely soaring and global bond yields are marching into unprecedented territory. It appears that we could be right on the verge of some sort of a financial meltdown.

Google’s Plan to Release 32 Million Lab-Raised Mosquitoes: What Are the Risks?
“Google-owned Debug has proposed releasing 32 million Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes in California and Florida to suppress populations of an invasive mosquito that spreads dengue fever, yellow fever and Zika virus. Public concern centers on unintended environmental consequences, the difficulty of reversing large-scale biological releases and the role of private corporations in ecosystem management.”

Solar Overtakes Coal As China’s Largest Power Source
The solar capacity has now risen to 1,286 GW, exceeding coal as the single biggest electricity capacity.

California Let 400,000 Voters Register Without Providing Any ID
“There’s no one checking this, right? It’s entirely the honor system, unless the Feds check it…”

Baptist pastor executed by Myanmar military junta amid conflict: watchdog
A Baptist pastor in Myanmar’s Chin state has been killed by the country’s military junta, along with a fellow Chin Christian, according to an international persecution watchdog. The pastor had led his congregation for more than 25 years.

JD Vance senses spiritual ‘darkness’ from world leaders, addresses Trump’s AI Jesus post
Vice President JD Vance said during a recent podcast with Bryce Crawford that he has sensed spiritual darkness from world leaders, though he defended Trump